Officer Michael Valdes was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wyoming. His death occurred amid widespread corruption and systemic constitutional violations within the West Valley City Police Department, including mishandling of evidence, confiscation of drugs for personal benefit, theft of seized property, and perjury. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/swasey-v-w-valley-city?utm_source=openai))
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